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More Information: Rhododendron taggianum


R. 'taggianum' 
  Photo by: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Broadly tubular-funnel shaped, white with yellow throat, usually fragrant, conspicuous calyx. Inflorescence 3-5 flowered.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves oblong-lanceolate to oval, up to 5" long.

Plant Habit:  Leggy shrub

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  20°F  ( -7°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Maddenia

Geographical Origin:  N Burma, India (Arunachal Pradesh), China (SE Tibet, W Yunnan)

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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